What to Expect on Your First Pregnancy Visit
Congratulations! It's the first pregnancy visit to your doctor. During this appointment, your doctor will check your overall health and determine your due date. Your doctor will also answer any questions and give you information on how to have a healthy pregnancy....
Should I Talk To My Doctor About Genetic Testing?
Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation and lots of decisions. While most babies are born healthy, you may worry that your baby will have health problems. Doctors can diagnose many genetic abnormalities before birth. And you can get important genetic information...
Do I Need Bone Density Screening?
A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is a low-dose x-ray that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. The measurement shows the strength and thickness of your bones, known as bone density. Most people's bones become thinner as they get older....
What Can I Expect in a Prenatal Ultrasound?
A prenatal ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create a photo of the inside of your body. Because radiation is not used, doctors consider ultrasound scans to be very safe. OBGYns often use obstetric ultrasounds to check on babies in their mother's womb....
Can I Still Get Pregnant If I’ve Been Diagnosed With PCOS?
What is the relationship between pregnancy and PCOS? Can I still get pregnant if I’ve been diagnosed? Although it's not well known or understood, approximately one in ten women in the U.S. are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). With PCOS, an imbalance of...
Overlooked Benefits of Menopause
When you think of menopause, what comes to mind? Hot flashes. Mood swings. Weight gain. Low libido. Pain with sex. Have you considered that there might be some exciting novel changes to come? Maybe even some overlooked benefits of menopause to consider? Keep reading. ...